UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The State Judiciary Question Bank State Government

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    39. Which one of the following statements is correct?

    A) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time

    B) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President

    C) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post

    D) In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    A lieutenant Governor is in charge of a Union Territory whereas a Governor is in charge of a State. The rank of Lt. Governor is present only in the states of Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Puducherry. So in the case of a Union Territory specified where there is a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor.


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